Joe Sparks

Born: 9/1/1910 in Oklahoma City, OK, USA

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Joseph Sparks

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Biography

Joe Sparks, born in 1910, is an active position player who continues to make his mark in professional baseball. Over the course of his career, he has appeared in 114 games, showcasing his skills as a versatile athlete. Sparks has recorded 66 hits, contributing 6 home runs and driving in 40 runs, which highlights his ability to influence the game offensively. With a batting average of .197, he brings a gritty determination to the plate, while also demonstrating speed on the bases with 5 stolen bases. Sparks is a player who embodies the spirit of perseverance, reflecting the challenges and triumphs faced by athletes in today's game. As baseball evolves, he remains a part of the rich tapestry of the sport, navigating the competitive landscape and striving to improve his craft. His ongoing career not only speaks to his talent but also to his dedication to the game, making him a noteworthy figure in the current era of baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	1	1	1	0	0	0	2.7	7	5	0	2	4	16.88	0

Career ERA 16.88 vs. league average 4.34 across their career seasons — 289.0% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1937	SL2	NAL	0	1	1	1	0	0	0	2.7	7	5	2	4	16.88	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
114	335	46	66	13	7	6	40	5	39	7	0.197	0.292	0.331	0.623	-705.9

Career AVG .197 vs. league average .273 across their career seasons — 27.8% below league average.

Career OBP .292 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — 14.2% below league average.

Career SLG .331 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — 15.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.623 vs. league average 0.733 across their career seasons — 15.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1937	SL2	NAL	16	62	12	16	5	0	2	10	0	7	1	0.258	.276 (-7%)	.342 (+8%)	.398 (+9%)	.740 (+9%)	115.8
1937	CAG	NAL	29	88	8	13	2	2	0	8	2	11	4	0.148	.276 (-47%)	.342 (-29%)	.398 (-46%)	.740 (-38%)	115.8
1938	CAG	NAL	20	48	10	10	1	1	2	7	1	8	0	0.208	—	—	—	—	2.8
1939	CAG	NAL	33	94	12	20	3	4	1	13	2	8	1	0.213	.274 (-22%)	.342 (-18%)	.393 (-8%)	.735 (-13%)	-238.6
1940	CAG	NAL	16	43	4	7	2	0	1	2	0	5	1	0.163	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	65	59	136	174	26	18
3B	5	3	2	5	0	0
OF	1	0	0	0	0	0
P	1	1	0	0	0	0
SS	42	38	63	85	13	8

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1937	SL2	2B	16	14	39	43	9	5
1937	SL2	P	1	1	0	0	0	0
1937	SL2	SS	1	1	1	2	0	1
1937	CAG	2B	29	29	58	75	10	7
1938	CAG	2B	3	0	2	4	1	1
1938	CAG	3B	3	2	1	3	0	0
1938	CAG	SS	13	13	25	29	3	4
1939	CAG	2B	4	4	9	15	0	1
1939	CAG	3B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1939	CAG	SS	27	23	35	53	10	3
1940	CAG	2B	13	12	28	37	6	4
1940	CAG	3B	1	1	1	2	0	0
1940	CAG	OF	1	0	0	0	0	0
1940	CAG	SS	1	1	2	1	0	0